Clinical trials
Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,557 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06139731Recruiting
Physiotherapy for arm burn recovery
This trial tests if physical therapy can improve arm function after burns covering at least 10% of your body and requiring surgery. It may help you regain movement and strength in your burned arm.
KaunasAges 18–65 - NCT06127667Recruiting
Balance, brain health, and aging
This study looks at how your brain and blood vessels work together to keep you balanced as you age. It may help researchers understand why some people stay steady on their feet and others don't.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21–95 - NCT06792617Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Exercise for people on ECMO life support
This study tests if gentle exercise in bed can help people on ECMO (a life-support machine for heart and lungs) get stronger and recover faster. It is for adults in the ICU who are stable enough to move safely.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07244913Recruiting
Tools for chronic low back pain relief
This trial compares two types of handheld tools—one with metal instruments and one that uses sound waves—to see which works better for long-term low back pain. It may help if you have had pain for at least 6 months and feel tightness in your hamstrings.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–55 - NCT04151693Recruiting
Group therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome
This trial tests a health-psychology–based rehabilitation program delivered in a group setting for people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). It may help by teaching strategies to cope with symptoms and improving daily functioning through structured group support.
LahtiAges 18–65 - NCT07543614Recruiting
Frame Running for Kids and Teens With Movement Challenges
This study looks at whether Frame Running—a special bike activity—helps children and teens with cerebral palsy or other movement disabilities stay active and involved in their communities. Researchers want to see if regular Frame Running training improves participation and exercise for young people.
Odense, Region SyddanmarkAges 8–18 - NCT07409025Recruiting
Can sensory stimulation help burn extra calories?
This study looks at how sensory stimulation, like certain smells or tastes, might help your body burn more calories after eating. You don't need to have a medical condition—healthy volunteers are invited to help researchers learn about this process.
BaselAges 18–40 - NCT07419412Recruiting
Strength and mobility study in elite artistic swimmers
This study measures strength and joint flexibility in top-level artistic swimmers from the Spanish national team to understand how these abilities change across different age groups. It helps coaches and doctors design better training programs.
PontevedraAges 14–50 - NCT07309393Recruiting
Comparing two muscle relaxant reversal drugs after lung surgery
This trial tests two different medicines used to reverse muscle relaxation after lung surgery. It looks at which one helps you breathe better in the first hours after your procedure.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07221539Recruiting
Waking the brain with ultrasound during sedation
This study uses focused ultrasound to stimulate a deep brain region and see if it can help people wake up faster from anesthesia. Healthy volunteers will be sedated and monitored while the ultrasound is applied.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–40 - NCT07723001Recruiting
Mobilization for neck pain relief and function
This trial tests if moving the neck and upper back joints can reduce pain and improve daily life for people with nagging neck pain (lasting more than 4 weeks). It aims to find a simple hands-on treatment to help you feel better and move easier.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT04471129Recruiting
Noninvasive breathing support after heart surgery to protect heart function
This study tests whether two noninvasive breathing/oxygen treatments after cardiac surgery help improve heart function. It may benefit people with weak pumping function who are recovering in the hospital and can safely use these devices.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT07330011Recruiting
Study on measuring patient assistance after joint surgery
This study tests if training staff improves how they measure the level of help patients need after hip or knee surgery. It may help standardize care for these patients.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06123728Recruiting
Using MCG to assess heart blood flow in stable artery disease
This trial is testing a new magnetic heart scan (called MCG) to see if it can better detect when your heart isn't getting enough blood. It is for people with stable chest discomfort and a previous heart CT that showed moderate blockages in the arteries.
Foshan, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06499844RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Tests to measure blood flow in skin
This study looks at how blood vessels in the skin widen in response to a natural chemical called nitric oxide. By testing healthy young adults, researchers hope to improve a simple skin test that could one day help detect early blood vessel problems.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–30 - NCT05671991RecruitingPhase 4
Empagliflozin study for kidney and belly membrane function
This trial tests whether empagliflozin improves kidney health and the function of the belly’s dialysis membrane in people with end-stage kidney disease who do peritoneal dialysis. It may help by changing how well the peritoneal dialysis system works and how the kidneys perform over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07720609Recruiting
Home versus clinic therapy for arm function after stroke
This trial compares video-based therapy at home to in-clinic therapy for improving arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke more than six months ago. It may help you regain function in your affected arm.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 35–75 - NCT07213167Recruiting
Low contrast vision test for different lens implants
This trial checks how well you see in low light and low contrast after having cataract surgery with specific lens implants. It helps doctors understand which lenses work best in dim conditions.
Bakersfield, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06137339Recruiting
Daily avocado and cognition in older adults
This study tests whether eating one avocado daily for 6 months can help keep your thinking and memory sharp as you age. You must not currently eat many avocados or vegetables, and be willing to change your diet.
Kansas City, KansasAges 65–85 - NCT06103955Recruiting
Improving breathing with muscle strengthening
This study tests a program to help people with a breathing pattern disorder (dysfunctional breathing) improve how their muscles work to make breathing easier. It may be a good fit if you have had trouble breathing for at least 6 months and are not currently receiving treatment for this condition.
Manchester, Greater ManchesterAges 18 years+ - NCT07114029Recruiting
Mesh-free prolapse surgery study using vNOTES approach
This trial tests a new surgical method called vNOTES for repairing pelvic organ prolapse without using mesh. It aims to see if this approach improves symptoms and anatomy recovery for women with moderate to severe prolapse.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07731724Recruiting
Barre and Tupler exercises for diastasis recti
This trial studies two types of core exercises (barre-based and Tupler technique) to see which works better for strengthening the core, closing the tummy gap, and improving pelvic floor function in women with diastasis recti after childbirth.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–40 - NCT07731542Recruiting
Vonoprazan Alone or With Itopride for Stomach Discomfort
This trial tests if a new stomach acid blocker (vonoprazan) works better alone or with a medicine that helps stomach movement (itopride) for people with ongoing stomach discomfort. It aims to find a better treatment for functional dyspepsia.
Hyderabad, TelanganaAges 20–50 - NCT06100055Recruiting
Small vs large volume rectal irrigation for constipation
This study compares two different ways of using a water-based treatment (rectal irrigation) to help people with long-term constipation caused by trouble emptying the bowels. It looks at whether using more or less water works better.
LondonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,557 recruiting function studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a function trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a function trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.